‘Single window processed N11.27bn payment in five months’

Between March 27 and August 17, 2026, the National Single Window (NSW) platform processed 114,122 licenses and permits, facilitating N11.27 billion in payments. As part of its Phase One roll-out, 10,818 importers and agents registered on the platform, while five Ministries, Departments, and Agencies were fully integrated. Over 8,000 users received training, and 24 of the 27 airlines, along with 2,139 air cargo manifests, were onboarded, demonstrating 89% compliance in the airlines segment.

However, shipping-line cargo manifest compliance remains low at 26%, with only 23 of 88 shipping lines participating. The Nigerian Ports Authority and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency completed their readiness requirements, with operational integration still in progress. The Standards Organisation of Nigeria, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, the National Agricultural Quarantine Service, and the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency recorded the highest transaction volumes, processing 78,957 documents and facilitating payments totaling N9.02 billion, with Standard Organisation of Nigeria achieving 100% platform usage compliance.

The NSW platform aims to reduce paperwork, enhance transparency, speed up cargo clearance processes, and create a seamless interface for traders, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders in Nigeria's trade ecosystem through Phase Two rollout.